Chief Executive Officer, Comanche Nation Entertainment
Steven Doyle serves as Comanche Nation Entertainment’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Steven is a seasoned senior-level financial executive in the hospitality industry, beginning in 1992. He has worked with both tribal and non-tribal gaming entities and is skilled in budgeting, forecasting, analysis, investor relations, debt compliance, team building and mentoring.
Doyle now oversees Comanche Nation Entertainment’s six gaming properties throughout Southwest Oklahoma, in addition to its travel plazas, smoke shops and quick stops. The properties include Comanche Red River Hotel and Casino in Devol, Comanche Nation Casino in Lawton, Comanche Star Casino in Walters, Comanche Spur Casino in Elgin, Comanche Cache Casino in Cache and Comanche War Pony Casino in Devol.
“As I step into the role of CEO for Comanche Nation Entertainment, I look forward to leading this dynamic organization into its next chapter of growth and innovation,” said Doyle. “This is an opportunity to collaborate with our talented team and further enhance our commitment to delivering exceptional gaming experiences. Together, we will continue to advance our position as a leader in the tribal gaming industry.”
As CEO, Doyle is responsible for hiring and supervising Comanche Nation Entertainment’s management team, developing and implementing policies and procedures, managing budgets, overseeing operations and ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations governing gaming operations.
Having worked with tribal, non-tribal and some of the industry’s largest gaming operators, Doyle brings more than three decades of experience to his new position. Prior to assuming the role of CEO, he managed the company’s financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, analysis, investor relations, operational efficiencies, among others.
Previously, Steven Doyle served as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Comanche Nation Entertainment. Prior to joining Comanche Nation Entertainment, Steven served as director of finance/hospitality operations for the Lady Luck Casino in Vicksburg, Mississippi. During his eight-year tenure there, he directed all financial, food and hotel operations for the Class III facility that had 600 slot machines, 18 e-table games, a 1200-seat entertainment venue, multiple dining venues and an 89-room hotel. He maintained strong EBITDA flow through, increased hotel occupancy and increased F&B profitability in an extremely competitive and shrinking market through cost-saving measures and process improvements.
Steven has worked with numerous tribal entities throughout his career including Oklahoma’s Eastern Shawnee tribe, Mississippi’s Pearl River Resort and Oregon’s Spirit Mountain Casino. He has also worked with some of the industry’s largest gaming operators including Caesar’s Entertainment, Resorts Inc, Boyd Gaming and the Horseshoe family of properties.
Steven attended Mississippi State University. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from MUW. He is active in charities associated with his church.
